Category Public Safety
Keizer deploys 10 firefighters to wildfire near Sisters
Two Keizer crews are among the firefighters working the Flat Fire, which has covered more than 21,000 acres outside of Sisters.
Salem man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2023 fatal shooting near state fairgrounds
A Marion County Circuit Court Judge sentenced Michael R. Solis, 21, to 25 years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a man near the Oregon State Fairgrounds in 2023. Last month, Solis pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter.
UPDATED: Parrish math teacher resigns after being charged with abusing, starving his 6-week-old children
Reece A. Sorenson, 28, of Salem resigned effective Tuesday, Aug. 26, from his teaching job at Parrish Middle School after being charged with criminal mistreatment of his twin infants.
State analysis claimed surge in gun background checks. Oregon State Police disagree.
Data from state police suggests fewer Oregonians seeking background checks, but the complexity of cases flagged for a potential criminal record has stirred debate
Salem’s new expungement clinic can clear criminal history and unlock access to jobs, homes
“I believe that society benefits when more people can do more things, be more productive. We shouldn't be having this artificial barrier to people being productive members of society when they're willing,” a local public defense attorney said of his involvement in an effort to clear people’s past criminal charges.
Salem extreme heat warning issued for Friday through Tuesday
An extreme heat warning is in place for the Salem area starting Friday morning, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 101 degrees Friday and Saturday. The hot weather brings an increased risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Community gathers to honor life of West Salem student who died in crash
Elijah Jung’s funeral service brought over 300 people, including many friends who he helped guide through tough times. His parents are advocating for changes to make the rural road he crashed on safer, and plan to honor his life by supporting teen mentorship in the community.
Marion County asks federal judge to decide if it can share parolee information with ICE
Marion County officials say they need clarity on apparent conflicts between state and federal law to respond to Aug. 1 subpoenas from immigration authorities. The subpoenas sought information for four people on parole for crimes including kidnapping and rape.
Cause undetermined on fire that did $2 million in damage to vacant east Salem Shari’s
A fire investigator concluded the July 21 blaze at an old Shari’s was likely set deliberately or started due to discarded cigarettes. A number of people were living in RVs on the south side of the restaurant, the investigator’s report said.